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🃏How to Launch a Marketplace in No Time & Scale It Like Crazy

HackerPulse Dispatch • 2 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
💼 Business Marketplaces Technology Entrepreneurship Customer Feedback E-commerce
  1. Sharetribe is a no-code online marketplace builder, letting you launch quickly without coding and extend infinitely with custom code.
  2. Sharetribe combines a no-code approach with developer-first platform, enabling fast marketplace development and customization.
  3. Sharetribe actively integrates user feedback to evolve and remain responsive to user needs in a dynamic market, ensuring continuous improvements.

🧩 Easy Money Selling AI Digital Downloads On Etsy

Money Making Engineer (MME) Newsletter • 2 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
💼 Business E-commerce Entrepreneurship AI Technology
  1. You can make money selling AI digital downloads on Etsy with only a few products and consistent effort.
  2. Consider creating AI prompts for specific niches like content creators and small businesses to replicate the success of others.
  3. Expanding your digital product range on platforms where people share photos or make edits can lead to potential success and passive income.
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Pinduoduo: When Business Success Comes with Hacking

Natto Thoughts • 19 implied HN points • 26 May 23
💼 Business Technology Security E-commerce Ethics International
  1. Pinduoduo allegedly had a hacking team that exploited vulnerabilities in Android systems to gather user data and influence user behavior for profit.
  2. The head of security at Pinduoduo, a genius hacker, was dismissed for refusing to conduct hacking attacks, showcasing ethical principles in the face of company pressure.
  3. Pinduoduo's growth model involved combining social commerce with exploiting mobile vulnerabilities, leading to rapid success and potential security concerns, especially as team members moved to its subsidiary Temu.

Weekly Tech Hype #3 - Next vs Astro perf, Signals for web frameworks, Node.js runtimes in browser, Shopify's Hydrogen uses Remix

Full Context Development • 19 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Frameworks Web Development Innovation E-commerce
  1. Performance comparison of frameworks may not always translate to significant impact on products
  2. Signals as reactivity primitives in modern frameworks show potential for productivity improvement
  3. In-browser Node.js runtimes offer new possibilities but may have limited practical application beyond specific use cases

Amazon Kuiper: More Than LEO Broadband

Ill-Defined Space • 19 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🕹 Technology E-commerce Subscription services Space Industry Telecommunications
  1. Amazon Kuiper offers more than just broadband internet, leveraging its space infrastructure for other revenue streams.
  2. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy envisions Kuiper providing reliable internet access to underserved areas worldwide, enabling various activities like education and commerce.
  3. Amazon's investment in Kuiper is a small fraction of its annual revenues and profits, highlighting the company's broader vision beyond just internet broadband services.

Why social media should give users control over their algorithms

The Kahneman Bot • 19 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Algorithms E-commerce Social media Tech Platforms
  1. Users trust and use algorithms more when they have control over them, despite the benefits algorithms offer.
  2. In product design, be cautious about taking autonomy away from users as it can hinder their happiness and decision-making.
  3. Data-driven products should consider giving users more control over algorithms to improve trust, engagement, and overall value.

#157 - Nature Is Healing

Below the Line from Kevin LaBuz • 10 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
💼 Business E-commerce Consumer behavior Expenses Industry Trends
  1. E-commerce industry growth is uneven post-pandemic, with larger companies thriving while smaller ones struggle.
  2. Second quarter outlook for e-commerce shows signs of improvement, but uncertainty remains for full-year guidance.
  3. Consumer behavior is shifting towards more value-focused spending, with customers trading down on discretionary items.

Fight to Repair Daily: Monday, September 12, 2022

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 13 Sep 22
🕹 Technology Repairs Copyright E-commerce Electronics Fashion
  1. The DMCA Section 1201 is facing a trial for potentially violating the 1st Amendment, as it imposes restrictions on free speech regarding digital locks and copyrighted work.
  2. iFixit outlined six key factors that influence the repairability of products, such as ease of access to batteries and overall repairability, which can impact whether a product is repairable or not.
  3. Steam Deck repair centers are now open for users to send in their devices for covered warranty repairs at no additional cost, following provided instructions and diagnostics.

#158 - Harvest Season

Below the Line from Kevin LaBuz • 5 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23
💼 Business E-commerce Financial Management Consumer behavior Artificial Intelligence
  1. E-commerce industry saw improved results in Q2 2023 with leaner cost structures and accelerated growth rates.
  2. Consumer behavior shows focus on value and essentials due to inflation and competition for spending.
  3. Companies are strategically managing expenses, transitioning from broad cost cutting to surgical measures in Q2 2023.

Launching Yo! Focus - Vietnamese Coffee

Jay's Data Stream • 5 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23
💼 Business E-commerce Marketing Entrepreneurship Product Development Customer Feedback
  1. The product, Yo! Focus - Vietnamese Coffee, was created to provide focus without jitters.
  2. The launch challenges included post-launch blues and a shift to e-commerce.
  3. Key action items after the launch include getting customer feedback, optimizing website funnel, understanding unit economics, and starting Facebook ads.

UX is more than just usability or look and feel

A Better Designed World • 7 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🕹 Technology UX Design Product Development User Experience E-commerce
  1. UX is composed of five key areas that include usability, utility, functional integrity, visual design, and persuasiveness.
  2. Good UX balances all five areas; a product might excel in one but lacking in others.
  3. Usability is crucial for a product to be easily learnable and memorable; utility determines the value; functional integrity focuses on reliability; visual design impacts appeal and perception; persuasiveness drives conversions and user engagement.

Pragmatic Not-Legal Advice for Early Stage Startups on Sales & Use Tax and Starting to Sell in the US

Scott's Thoughts • 3 HN points • 21 Apr 23
💼 Business Startups US E-commerce
  1. It's generally okay to start selling in the US without registering for sales tax in every state, but be cautious and seek professional advice.
  2. Most states have sales threshold requirements for Nexus and you may not need to charge customers sales tax initially.
  3. Be aware of Use Tax obligations and comply with state requirements to avoid legal issues.

A Deep Dive Into Lemon8, ByteDance's New Social Commerce App That Could Challenge Instagram

David’s Substack • 1 HN point • 24 Feb 23
💼 Business E-commerce Market Analysis Consumer behavior
  1. Every social commerce platform must balance social and commerce aspects to succeed.
  2. Focusing on authentic content and community growth can lead to sustainable business outcomes.
  3. Decentralized content distribution platforms like RED can offer a unique value to users in comparison to centralized platforms.

The Retail Revolution (Part 2/2) 🛍

Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
💼 Business Retail Technology Sustainability E-commerce Finance
  1. The retail landscape has shifted from traditional malls to digital-first strategies like immersive virtual worlds.
  2. AI tools are helping consumers navigate through overwhelming product choices, especially in online shopping platforms like Amazon.
  3. Sustainable commerce is on the rise with a focus on secondhand markets, excess inventory management, and cleaner practices due to increasing environmental concerns.

The Shirt Site

Thomas’s Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🕹 Technology Web Development E-commerce Software Development Graphic design Entrepreneurship
  1. The author worked on a website called "Interactive Stitch", where users could design and purchase custom tee shirts.
  2. The project faced challenges like needing a business ID for taxes and printer malfunctions.
  3. Despite setbacks, the author sees potential in expanding the idea to other products and is open to collaborations or suggestions.